New York State Court Officers undergo four months of comprehensive basic training at the NYS Court Officers Academy (originally started by Deputy Chief Thomas R Hennessy ret.)

under the direction of the Commanding Officer/Chief of Training, Joseph Baccellieri Jr.

The curriculum includes but is not limited to training in criminal and civil procedure law, constitutional law, police science, laws of arrest, use of force, firearms training, defensive tactics, arrest procedures and first aid/cpr/basic life support.

New York State Court Officers are also authorized to execute bench warrants only, and issue summonses for penal law violations and parking violations (when pursuant to their duties), in accordance with Criminal Procedure Law § 2.20.

Additionally, an expandable baton, handcuffs, flashlight, bullet resistant vest, pepper spray, and a radio that is directly linked to other officers.